Walther Ploos van Amstel, Bram Kin, Hans Quak, Nilesh Anand, and Ron van Duin are proud to present their latest book chapter, ‘Sustainable city logistics‘, which provides a literature overview of modalities in city logistics.
Cities are rapidly moving from van- and truck-dominated freight toward multimodal, low-emission logistics systems. Alongside electric vans and trucks, previously overlooked delivery modes are gaining real traction: walking, crowdshipping, barge transport, and even public transport for goods.
Microhubs and Light Electric Freight Vehicles are already proving their value in dense urban areas, while drones, robots, and underground freight remain promising but still face regulatory hurdles.
The key message: the future of city logistics is no longer vehicle-centric but system-oriented. Success depends on combining modes, leveraging data and smart infrastructure, and fostering strong collaboration among governments, logistics providers, and citizens.
Proud that all authors are part of the LILS (Low Impact Lastmile logisticS) research community.